A nutcracker commemorating the coronation of Britain's King Charles III, right, stands alongside other nutcrackers at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg, Germany, Tuesday ...

Most nutcrackers in her collection have European origins – crafted in Austria, Italy and mainly Germany, including those from the world-renowned Christian Steinbach, who signed all of hers.

In German folklore, the wooden dolls would guard a home from evil spirits. Doris Bryant can tell the story behind nearly every nutcracker in the place.

Trump’s tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US By: Geir Moulson And Markus Schreiber, The Associated Press Posted: 9:02 AM CDT Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025 ...